Hong Kong successfully completes digital health pass trial
In a hugely pioneering initiative, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has successfully conducted the trial of digital health passes on a flight between...
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New restart and recovery guidance for the world’s airports
ACI World has today published new guidance for airports to help them prepare for restart and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and its...
Rapid testing lab for COVID-19 opens at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport has opened a rapid testing lab for COVID-19 in a bid to facilitate the resumption of air travel and...
Automated baggage dolly launched to market after Heathrow trial
Autonomous vehicle specialist, Aurrigo, has launched the world’s first automated baggage dolly to the market after a successful trial at London Heathrow two...
Oslo Airport trials new electric powered aircraft de-icing truck
Oslo Airport has welcomed a new electrically operated de-icing unit, the Vestergaard Elephant e-BETA, for the final few weeks of winter. In a...
Heathrow confirms “devastating impact of COVID-19”, but hopeful for better 2021
London Heathrow today revealed that the airport lost £2 billion in 2020 as its passenger numbers slumped from 80.9 million in 2019 to...
Tech features ensure sustainable design status for Zurich Airport’s new complex
Zurich Airport’s new 30,000sqm multi-purpose complex, The Circle, features over 30,000 components installed by Siemens that ensure that it is one of the...
Global ratings agency forecasts tough year ahead for Europe’s airports
Passenger traffic and revenue at Europe’s airports this year is likely to be around 30% to 50% down on 2019 levels, according to...
No more plastic straws in New York LaGuardia’s Terminal B
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) has announced the elimination of single-use plastic straws in the F&B outlets at New York LaGuardia’s Terminal B. LGP...
BLOG: The impact of COVID-19 on pilot jobs, training and recuitment
Air travel has undoubtably been one of the hardest-hit industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. With flight cancellations, grounded fleets and border closures, IATA...
Miami International Airport receives COVID-19 relief fund grant
Miami International Airport has been awarded $39.5 million in COVID-19 relief funding from the federal government, in the second round of airport grants...
Aviation sector aiming for CO2 emissions free Europe by 2050
Europe’s aviation sector today unveiled its flagship sustainability initiative, Destination 2050 – A Route to Net Zero European Aviation. Driven by a new, independent...
